Why CISOs and CIOs Should Work Together More Closely
Cisco News, Wednesday, December 20,2023
Although there are overlaps in the goals and responsibilities of the CIO and the CISO, there are also challenges that get in the way of a more cohesive relationship, including reporting lines, organizational structures, budgets, and risk appetites.
If they don't overcome these challenges, they'll stall the technology from achieving its full potential, silos will persist, and the rifts will widen.
What's the aim? Unite these two executive leaders under a common purpose. A panel of CIOs and CISOs identified some of the shifts that can get these two roles working better-together.